Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Astronomy Q&A

Use this stack to study for science tests. All topics. Every lab.

QuestionAnswer
What was Aristotle's belief in the solar system? Aristotle believed that all bodies in space moved in perfect circles around the earth. (geocentric solar system)
What was Ptolemy's belief in the solar system? Ptolemy believed that planets move in little circles along the big circular path. (geocentric solar system)
What was Copernicus's belief in the solar system? Copernicus believed in a sun-centered solar system rather than an Earth centered one. However, people didn't believe him because his claims were not supported with scientific evidence. (heliocentric solar system)
What was Galileo's belief in the solar system? Galileo also believed in a sun centered solar system because Venus goes through phases similar to the moon. This wouldn't be true if there was an Earth centered solar system.(heliocentric solar system)
What is a geocentric solar system? An earth-centered solar system
What is a heliocentric solar system? A sun-centered solar system.
What is the Nature of Science? What does it mean? The Nature of Science is when scientists themselves build off of one another's ideas. Like Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Galileo.
How long does it take the earth to revolve around the sun? How long does it take to rotate itself? 365.25 days, 24 hours
What is an axis? An imaginary line that passes through the earth's center and the North and South poles.
What causes day and night? As the earth revolves around the sun, it is also rotating on it's axis. Being on it's axis causes the different sides of the earth to face the sun at different times of the day causing day and night.
What does revolution/revolve mean? Moving around the object.
What does rotate mean? Moving in circles itself.
What is the reason for the seasons? As the earth revolves around the sun, and rotates itself, the hemispheres are always facing different sides of the sun. Causing the light and heat from the sun to hit different hemispheres. Causing the seasons.
How many degrees is the earth tilted at? 23.5 degree tilt
In what shape does he earth rotate in? Elliptical
When does Leap Year occur? Every 4 years
Created by: softballpitcher7
Popular Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards